A Good Time to Chat

Is AI a tool or a crutch? Are we looking to use AI to produce super-human results and maintain a schedule NO ONE should endure? 

When computers were introduced and widely available, experts expected t…

Some of you just got sweaty at the mere mention of the word! 

If we know every human is unique and that conflict is a natural part of interacting with other humans, then why does the idea of it make s…

Can we chat about GROWTH?! 

Specifically, I want to explore how the early stages of growth can be hard--and cause us to question whether or not it's worth it. What if knowing some key truths--UNIVERSA…

Can we chat about FEAR?!

I don't want to talk about CAP-LOCKED fear, but lower-case "fear." Not the oh-crap-run-for-your-life FEAR, but the oh-crap-I-don't-think-I-can-do-this variety.

Is the fear you'…

Can we chat about PROCRASTINATION?!

Yeah. I said it. It's a filthy, ugly word we despise, yet we continue to invite it into our lives--creating disruption and chaos in our progress and growth.

What if …

Can we chat about CURIOSITY?!

We start the human experience, curious. As children, we ask TONS of questions, because everything is NEW! Then, at some point, we get so confident that we know it all, th…

Can we chat about ACCEPTANCE?! 

In a world where we are conditioned to stay HUNGRY, always want MORE, and NEVER be satisfied--is it a wonder that we sometimes think ACCEPTANCE means we have just given…

Can we chat about MIRRORS?!

Though a mirror is designed for us to view ourselves, is it possible I spend more time holding mirrors up to OTHERS--so THEY can take a good look at and fix their behaviors…

Hey--are you in there? Can we chat about OPENNESS?

We protect ourselves with walls of our own creation, but are they really keeping us from the connection and growth we crave and deserve?

What if the f…

Can we chat about DETOURS? 

How often do we find the need to adjust our plans, our approach, and next steps? Like...EVERY DAY. Why do we attempt to convince ourselves that encountering a challenge in …

Can we chat about EXPECTATIONS? 

Have you ever muttered these words? 
"I make it a point to NEVER have expectations--then I'm NEVER disappointed." 

So cute...but I'm not buying it. 

Are you ready to stop…

Can we chat about SOCIAL TOURISM? 

I know--it's not a familiar term. I may have even made it up (don't fact-check me, though). 

Whatever you call it, it's critical that I'm aware of how I behave when I…

Can we chat about BOUNDARIES?

I get fired up when I feel a boundary has not been respected, but is my setting and maintaining boundaries game on track?

Understanding what we need to feel safe is only…

Can we chat about BAD DAYS?

The alarm doesn't go off. I didn't sleep well. I'm out of coffee and my toast burned. I can't seem to get my footing and EVERYTHING is going WRONG!

Sound familiar? Substit…

Can we chat about HELP?

Why is it is DIFFICULT for so many of us to ask for help when we need it and receive it when it's offered to us? Join me in exploring my own "TOP 5" reasons I find it difficul…

Is this a good time to chat about STINKIN' THINKIN'? Our inner voice can use its power for good--or not-so-good. Do YOU know how to tell the difference? 

Does your inner voice give you encouragement o…

Can we chat about GRATITUDE? 

The idea that I will be okay if only life is more gentle with me is a bit unrealistic. Life is going to happen on LIFE'S TERMS, so the adjustment needs to be within ME! 

G…

Is this a good time to chat about EMOTIONAL TORNADOS? (Spoiler: It's ALWAYS emotional tornado season...)

We all have encountered emotional tornados--sometimes they happen TO us and sometimes, they ha…

Can we chat about EMOTIONAL SCABS?

I know...gross. But we all have them and when we neglect to encourage healing, they impact how we interact with the world (and people) around us.

What can we do to …

Is this a good time to chat about TOXIC POSITIVITY? 

We mean well, but when does optimism become toxic? Dig into THREE challenges toxic positivity introduces and the detours you can take to avoid inad…